Iris variegata var. reginae ‘Bozhimir Davidov’
A Conservation Scheme Plant
Date Introduced
2010
Introduced by
Beds & Cambs Group
Reason for Inclusion
Originally (around mid 1980’s) bought from Boughton Dower House in Northamptonshire, home of Sir David Scott and Valerie Finnis.
Verification
Name has not yet been verified, but plant has been correctly identified.
Brief description of plant
Rhizomatous bearded iris.
Height x Spread
35cm x 40cm
Flowers
White flowers with falls heavily veined in deep violet.
Foliage
Mid-green sword-shaped leaves
Flowering Time
May - June
Soil type
Any well-drained soil.
Aspect
Full sun
Pests and diseases
Generally no problems.
Cultivation
Clumps need to be divided regularly every 2-3 years to keep plant flourishing.
Propagation
Divide the rhizome and replant pieces with 2 or 3 leaf fans leaving the top of the rhizome exposed.